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M A G A Z I N E EXPERT ADVICE Homeowners Insurance .....................9 Car Review: Jaguar XK ................... 22 Spare Tires Missing? ....................... 24 JUST FOR MEMBERS AAA Contact Information ........... 5,25 NEWS & ISSUES Member's Edge ............................ 2-4 Auto Know Better .......................... 23 WHAT'S HAPPENING Carolina Events .................................7 WORTH THE DRIVE Norfolk, Virginia ............................. 21 About The Cover A towering Christmas tree stands in the center of Marion Square with the steeple of St. Matthews Church in the distance in Downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Photo by Jason Barnette. For more stories, additional content and more about our advertisers, visit AAA.com/Go. Look for references to bonus content at the end of selected stories in this issue. AAA.COM/GO EXCLUSIVES Under the Tuscan Sun - Country estates, vineyards and olive trees provide the landscape while the Italian cities add sightseeing, cappuccino and pasta galore during a Trafalgar tour inspired by the movie. Montreal and Quebec - These two Canadian cities are a perfect juxtaposition: Montreal's three million people speak English; Quebec has 600,000 French-speaking residents. A St. Lawrence River cruise allows exploration of both. Scottsdale -This Arizona city boasts 51 golf courses, world-class shopping, spas, lavish resorts surrounded by desert and punctuated by mountains and rivers. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 FEATURES 8 10 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 20 16 18 Win Win Win aa a $3,000 $3,000 $3,000 Vacation Vacation PAGE 20 Australia: A Modern Perspective Down Under is slightly smaller than the contiguous U.S. and has its own ecological uniqueness. Modern coastal cities with great beaches contrast with a vast and rugged Outback. Who's Safer: Younger or Older Drivers? Myths abound about which group is safer, but traffic deaths are the leading cause of death among people aged 13-19. Mother River: Mekong Mekong is the lifeblood for Vietnam and Cambodia, countries connected by a river cruise that begins in the city of Hanoi, and includes an elephant ride to ruins in Angkor, Cambodia. Jamaica Still Entices The fastest man alive comes from Jamaica, where walking over waterfalls and taking tours where you can swim with dolphins makes this small country a major tourist destination. Exploring Alaska Passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise rave about visiting Alaska ports, seeing wildlife and taking excursions that include riding bicycles on a glacier. Sharing Your Travel Dreams Everyone has a favorite vacation idea. AAA members share their thoughts about top dream destinations, romantic cities, popular cruises, outdoor and family vacations. Holiday Lights Illuminate the Season If one thing signals the holiday season, it is the light festivals sprinkled about the Carolinas. Here is a sampling, some free and some for a fee, from the mountains to the cities to the coast of North and South Carolina. 'Tis the Season for Festivals Galore Thanksgiving parades kick off the 6-week holiday season. There are food events, train rides, gingerbread competitions, decadent party recreations, jingle runs, historic house tours, craft and farmer's market shows - take your pick. AAA.COM | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 1

2 Getting AAA Discounts Left and Right I walked into my UPS mailing station and saw the AAA sign in the window. Who knew they would give me a discount to mail my packages? I was delighted. Now, I ask about AAA member discounts whenever I go to a new store. The Pecora Family. From left to right, Chip (husband), Greg (son), Elvira and youngest so n, Kent. Thank you, AAA, for affiliating with those day-to-day services in addition to hotels, museums, amusement parks, car buying services and car repair shops! The list is endless. We gave both our sons cards when they graduated from college for those road trips to reunions. Yet another way AAA makes our lives better. Thanks. Elvira Pecora Chapel Hill, NC. Member since 1983 AAA members save 5% on shipping via UPS and 15% on copying, faxing and supplies at participating UPS Store ® locations. Visit AAA.com/Discounts to find more participating retailers nationwide. It's easy to show your AAA card and save the cost of your membership! MEMBER'S EDGE DIRECTV: Anywhere and Everywhere With DIRECTV Everywhere, you can watch thousands of shows and movies on your TVs at home, plus your laptop, tablet or cell phone. Your favorite entertainment on HBO, STARZ, Encore and Cinemax is now just a tap away. Just download the app to your mobile device through the App Store or Google Play. Your iPad can even be used as a remote control or to set your DVR. New customers must sign up using the phone number provided and order their leased system (on approved credit) by 12/31/12. Upon activation of DIRECTV System and the ENTERTAINMENT Package or higher, customer will receive 20 nonrefundable/ nontransferable credits of $10 each over 20 DIRECTV billing cycles totaling $200. Holiday Shopping Just Got More Rewarding This holiday season put the power of the AAA Member Rewards Visa® card in your pocket with a credit card that offers rich rewards and plenty of redemption opportunities. AAA members can receive a $75 statement credit after first qualifying transaction when approved for the card. Apply or learn more at AAA.com/CreditCard or stop by your local AAA Vacations or AAA Car Care office. AAA members receive a $200 savings on DIRECTV subscribing as a new customer. To sign up, call 1-800-370-3578 today. For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits, please visit a AAA office or AAA.com/CreditCard. See page 12 for details about the statement credit offer. Carolina Rustica Offers Brand Name Furniture Bargains AAA Offers Free Travel Planning Events Oceania Cruises Night Nov. 6, 2012, 6 pm Join us for a discussion on what's new with Oceania Cruises. AAA Mt. Pleasant, 1733 Highway 17N, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Carolina Rustica is offering AAA members a 10% discount off the regular price of most furniture. Featuring more than 15,000 square feet of retail space in Concord, NC, and more than 75 manufacturers on its website, the company has diverse offerings of home furnishings including popular lines such as Lexington, Stanley, Bernhardt, Century and Hooker. Carolina Rustica offers in-home design services and ships nationwide using a white-glove delivery service. Visit AAA.com/Merchandise to obtain your coupon code. Shop online, at the location or by phone. Certain manufacturers excluded. Travel Bucket List Nov. 13, 2012, 11:30 am Do you have destinations that are yet to be checked off? RSVP: 919-678-7140. Bocci's Italian Restaurant, 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC. Vacation 101: Know Before You Go Dec. 4, 2012, 3 pm Beat the airline fees, travel safety, foreign currency and more. AAA Greenville (Woodruff), 2 Tanner Road, Greenville, SC. Call to register. Events are held throughout the year at AAA offices unless otherwise noted. For details, visit AAA.com/Events. Holiday Shopping Dec. 4, 2012, 6:30 pm Finish your holiday shopping at AAA featuring a packing demonstration, membership details and travel packages. AAA Apex, 1101 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC.

Katy's Dream to Visit Paris Realized Donations from AAA Carolinas members to the Make-A-Wish Foundation sent 18-yearold Katy Dassenko and her family to Paris for a few memorable weeks in June. Katy, who loves French culture, suffers from Burkitt's lymphoma. AAA members who upgraded to the $5 Carolinas Panthers-branded AAA membership card automatically donated to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. This ongoing partnership has generated more than $46,000 towards granting wishes in the community and continues with every AAA Panthers card purchased. To upgrade, go to MyAAAMembership.com. A Chance for Panthers Fans to Win! Panthers Fans! Enter to win autographed Panthers gear by uploading a picture of you sh owing your "Panthers Pride" on AAA Carolinas' Facebook page. Enter now at facebook.com/AAACarolinas. AAA ON DINING Madison's Chef: Johannes Klapdohr Johannes Klapdohr comes from a family of four generations of German Hoteliers, Restaurateurs and Chefs. After studying under worldclass chefs in Germany and serving as Executive Chef in several upscale restaurants, Klapdohr was Executive Chef of the Culinary Vegetable Institute in Ohio. Since 2009, he has overseen all culinary operations at Old Edwards Inn and Spa in Highlands, NC, and the inn's Madison's restaurant, both AAA Four Diamonds. He has twice won King of the Mountain Chef's Challenge. For a list of AAA's 2012 Four and Five Diamond winners, visit AAA.com/Diamonds. Visit AAA.com/Go for Chef Klapdohr's Cranberry- Crusted Pheasant and Duck Prosciutto Rolls with Apricot recipe. Work With Us! Check out AAA.com/Careers to learn more about great employment opportunities in North and South Carolina. GO MAGAZINE 220 620 10/01/12 6 TIMES A YEAR 6 $1 INCLUDED IN MEMBERSHIP $3 NON MEMBERS 6600 AAA DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 6600 AAA DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 AAA CAROLINAS TOM CROSBY - 6600 AAA DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 TOM CROSBY - 6600 AAA DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 AAA CAROLINAS X X NOV-DEC 12 TOM CROSBY 704-569-7733 6600 AAA DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28212 X GO MAGAZINE SEPT-OCT 2012 AAA membership magazine for members that live in NC & SC 998,323 997,905 992,345 991,950 0 0 0 0 0 0 992,345 991,950 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,978 5,955 5,978 5,955 998,323 997,905 0 0 998,323 997,905 99.40% 99.40% M A G A Z I N E 9-26-12 NC/SC VOLUME 89, NUMBER 6 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 Publisher David E. Parsons Editor-in-Chief Thomas R. Crosby Public Relations Manager Angela V. Daley Production Manager Janean Flowe Art Director Dean Plantamura Sr. Graphic Designer Ingrid Zahora Graphic Designer Sarah M. Shumway Advertising Sales Michael Huffman AAA Carolinas Board of Directors Chairman: Hugh H. Morrison; Directors: James W. Cantey, Phil Carson, Jr., Thomas W. Moore, Hugh H. Morrison, David E. Parsons, James H. Speed, Jr., R. Patrick Weston, Agnes Weisiger, and Smedes York Inquiries: We are constantly striving to improve your AAA member publication and welcome comments and suggestions by postal mail at Go Magazine, Attn: Editor, 6600 AAA Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212, or by e-mail at trcrosby@mailaaa.com. Mission Statement: The mission of Go Magazine is to provide AAA Carolinas members with accurate, up-to-date information about issues, services, benefits and programs that are beneficial to our members and their lifestyle. Advertising: For information regarding advertising, please contact Michael Huffman (980-207-2385). Advertising is sold to help support the publication of the magazine and provide members with meaningful information. AAA Carolinas only accepts advertising from companies with a commitment to customer service and makes no endorsements concerning any advertiser. Please call Member Relations at toll-free 877-282-3682 if you have any problems with an advertiser in this publication. Postmaster: Send address changes to Go Magazine, AAA Carolinas, PO Box 29600, Charlotte, NC 28229-9600. Periodicals postage paid, Charlotte and additional mailing offices. A publication of AAA Carolinas. Go Magazine (ISSN 10771808) is published six times a year by AAA Carolinas, 6600 AAA Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212. The subscription rate is $1 annually (included in principal AAA membership dues). Nonmember subscription rate is $3 annually. Privacy Policy: Please visit AAA.com/Privacy for details. AAA.COM | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 3

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6 australia Down Under, which is often used to describe Australia, evokes thoughts of modern cities from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to the Red Desert, that vast wild interior popularized by Crocodile Dundee movies. Slightly smaller than the United States minus Alaska, Australia is home to barely 23 million people, making it one of the least populated nations on earth, with 90% living in coastal urban areas and the remaining 10% occupying the interior. Australia's unique native plants and animals include the chatter of a kookaburra, the scent of a eucalyptus forest, the laziness of a koala bear and the electric colors of a rainbow lorikeet. DRY TO STEAMY Plants and animals have survived in Australia, one of the world's driest inhabited continents, long after becoming extinct elsewhere. e steamy rainforests of Far North Queensland are a biological time capsule dating from when owering plants rst appeared on the planet. Kakadu National Park, the world's third largest national park, hosts a treasury of wildlife, scenery and Aboriginal rock art. It became the rst national park in the country on UNESCO's World Heritage list. e Barrier Reef is a living chain of coral teeming with exotic marine life spanning more than 1,600 miles of the Queensland coast. Australian Outback, Northern Territory - Ayers Rock, largest monolith rock in the world. To see a video tour of Australia, visit AAA.com/Go. NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 | AAA.COM a modern perspective MULTIRACIAL COMPLEXION Since 1945, the Australian Anglo-Irish population base has been enriched by waves of immigrants from Italy, Greece, Eastern Europe, Lebanon, China and Southeast Asia. Sydney's St. Patrick's Day Parade is second only to New York's in size. Stroll around the Italian-inspired street cafes of Fremantle, nd the heavenly scent of a German bakery in South Australia's Barossa Valley or sip a bowl of spicy ai soup at Darwin's Mindil Beach Markets. Australian facts * Slightly smaller than the U.S. * e Great Barrier Reef spans 1,600 miles of the Queensland coast. * St. Patrick's Day Parade is second only to New York's in size. * Has rainforests, deserts and snow! * One of the least populated nations. ABORIGINAL EXPRESSION Many thousands of years ago the Australian Aborigines adapted to the island continent's rigors, developing a culture of legends and dreams and the longest unbroken stream of artistic tradition on earth stretching more than 40,000 years. Aboriginal lifestyle can be Receive a $40 per person optional excursion voucher on guided tours with Brendan Vacations. Call 800-398-0379 to book your trip today! Beautiful Sydney at night in the harbor. explored with food-gathering and cultural tours on Bathurst Island, rainforest tours in Far North Queensland, river cruises in Kakadu National Park and bush-food tasting at Uluru (Ayers Rock). CAPITAL THRILLS Australian state capitals include worldclass shopping, galleries, museums, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. A Sunday stroll along Melbourne's St. Kilda Pier, a trip to Rottnest Island from Perth or a cruise on a Sydney Harbour ferry create urban memories. Visit the countryside and discover classic country towns born in the feisty days of the gold rush, national parks brimming with the sensations of wild Australia, secluded beaches, wineries and historical museums. ose seeking travel adventures will nd opportunities in Australia. Taming the galloping whitewater rivers of Tasmania, riding and hiking trails of the Snowy Mountains, visiting islands of the Whitsunday Passage o the Queensland coast, sampling the raw remote beauty of the Kimberley region in Western Australia or the rugged grandeur of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia: all provide fertile terrain for those who revel in the great outdoors. Close to Sydney, the forested peaks and sandstone chasms of the Blue Mountains provide escape for the urban adventurer. NATURAL WONDERS Australian beaches set the benchmark for the rest of the world. Tour operators combine local knowledge with imagination to add special avor to the experience - whether swimming with whale sharks o Western Australia, riding a camel at sunset before a barbecue in Alice Springs or just touring wineries near Adelaide. The Kookaburra, a native Australian bird For an expanded story about Australia, visit AAA.com/Go.

CAROLINA EVENTS NOVEMBER 2 thru 3 Florence, SC. 5th Annual Pee Dee Blues Bash. Live blues, fun for the whole family. Free. (843) 762-9125 www.peedeebluesbash.com 4 Washington, NC. 2012 Wearable Art Show at Inner Banks Artisans' Center. Wearable art included in the show will be silk art, nuno felting, embroidered beading and an array of jewelry. 12-4pm. Fee. (252) 975-2223 visitwashingtonnc.com 6 thru 11 Pinehurst, NC. Festival of the Trees at Carolina Hotel. A winter wonderland of trees, wreaths, gift baskets and gingerbread houses on display to bene t children with disabilities in South/Central NC. Admission by donation. (910) 692-3323 festivaloftrees.org For a comprehensive listing of dozens more happenings in North and South Carolina, visit AAA.com/Go. thru December 30 17 Columbia, SC. 25th Annual Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens. From 6-9pm each evening the zoo shines with nearly one million lights. Fee. (803) 779-8717 riverbanks.org Carolina Beach, SC. The 30 Island of Lights Christmas Parade at Carolina Beach. Floats, bands and Santa Claus will provide a night of entertainment. 7:30pm. Free. (910) 458-5507 islando ights.org DECEMBER 1 Winston-Salem, NC. Frohliche Weihnachten at Historic Bethabara Park. Experience German Christmas traditions through food, music, crafts, a shadow puppet play and more. 1:30pm-4:30pm. Free. (336) 924-8191 bethabarapark.org 2 Hillsborough, NC. 34th Annual Christmas Craft Show. Santa and Mrs. Claus, live nativity scene. 9am-5pm. Free. (919) 245-3330 theshopsatdanielboone.com 7 Asheboro, NC. Christmas Parade, downtown Asheboro. More than 100 oats, marching bands and carolers. 7pm. Free. (336) 626-2626 chamber.asheboro.com 7 Charleston, SC. First Friday's on Gallery Row on Historic Broad. Come out and celebrate "Strollin' Broad on Gallery Row." Refreshments on Gallery Row in stores. (843) 722-1944 Free. charlestongalleryrow.com 8 Statesville, NC. "Living History Weekend" at Fort Dobbs. Historic interpreters present 18th Century French and Indian War camp life demonstrations. 10am-2pm. Free. (704) 873-5882 fortdobbs.org Submissions. Please send information at least three months in advance, Attn.: Go Magazine Events, P.O. Box 29600, Charlotte, N.C. 28227, fax (704) 569-7815 or to eventscalendar@mailaaa.com. Submitted information must include: EVENT, BRIEF DE- SCRIPTION, HOURS, COST OF ADMISSION, WEBSITE AND/OR PHONE NUMBER TO LIST FOR INFORMATION, AND CONTACT NAME AND NUMBER FOR QUESTIONS. Information is provided by outside individuals and AAA Carolinas bears no responsibility for incorrectly submitted information. Confi rm all event information before traveling as events are subject to change. AAA.COM | NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2012 7

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